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Patent for a new and improved voting-machine. This design consists in "the combination, with the transverse bridge, through the opening of which are fulcrumed by means of a pin two parallel keys, said keys having pivotally connected to their fulcrumed ends to parallel pawls, the free ends of which mesh with teeth in two ratchet-wheels carrying hands indicating on a dial and having eccentrics upon their faces, two parallel narrow plates moved by such eccentrics to indicate the complete revolution of the hands, and a shield upon the top" (lines 124-134).

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[2], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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Ford, William W. January 24, 1888.

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Patent for a new and improved voting-machine. This design consists in "the combination, with the transverse bridge, through the opening of which are fulcrumed by means of a pin two parallel keys, said keys having pivotally connected to their fulcrumed ends to parallel pawls, the free ends of which mesh with teeth in two ratchet-wheels carrying hands indicating on a dial and having eccentrics upon their faces, two parallel narrow plates moved by such eccentrics to indicate the complete revolution of the hands, and a shield upon the top" (lines 124-134).

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[2], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

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"SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 376,980, dated January 24, 1888. Application filed November 15, 1887. Serial No. 255,209 (No model.)"

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Ford, William W. Voting Machine., patent, January 24, 1888; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth171702/: accessed June 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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